Mocha Chunk Cookies

Name: Mocha Chunk Cookies
Ingredients: 1/4 cup instant coffee granules; 2 tablespoons boiling water; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; Dash salt; 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks; 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, optional

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine coffee and water; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
2

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved coffee mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chunks and nuts if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3

Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4

. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.